Articles tagged with "Industrial"

A grant from the Energy Innovation Program of Natural Resources Canada will assist the INRS in expediting the data analysis for the prefeasibility studies of the Deep Sky carbon storage site in Bécancour. This funding aims to support efforts in managing and reducing carbon emissions. Bécancour has been selected as a potential site for this carbon capture and storage project.

The steel industry in Canada, facing challenges such as zero-profit projects and canceled contracts, is looking towards potential Buy Canadian provisions in the upcoming federal budget for relief. These provisions, while offering some protection, are not expected to fully counteract the impact of U.S. tariffs. Industry stakeholders hope that these budget initiatives will bring some stability to ongoing projects. However, the broader issues of tariffs and market volatility remain significant hurdles.

Nissan Canada has partnered with Montreal-based Lithion Technologies to launch a new initiative for recycling electric vehicle (EV) batteries in Canada. The project utilizes Lithion's advanced hydrometallurgical process to recover and repurpose materials from used batteries, thereby reducing waste and supporting a circular economy. This initiative aims to decrease the resource demand associated with battery production and minimize environmental impact by reintegrating recovered materials into new batteries.

A municipal councilor is under investigation for constructing a large agricultural dome on their property without obtaining a permit. This violation has drawn the attention of local authorities who are conducting checks. Non-compliance with construction regulations can lead to legal consequences for the councilor.

Quebec's battery sector is facing significant setbacks due to halted projects by Northvolt, GM and POSCO, and Vale SA's withdrawal. These issues are part of a global structural crisis in the battery industry. Additionally, political changes in Newfoundland and Labrador threaten a crucial energy agreement with Quebec. Nonetheless, the Quebec government remains optimistic about the sector's future.

Mélanie Joly has announced federal assistance for the lumber industry. The government plans to provide funding through banks, supported by the Business Development Bank of Canada. This initiative is expected to be rolled out in the coming days to support the sector.

Pomerleau and Aecon, two construction companies, have partnered to expand the Port of Montreal in Contrecœur. This project is significant for Canada's trade and supply chain. The consortium, named Constructeurs Terminal de Contrecœur Grands Projets (CTCGP), will start construction on two new berths this month.

Citizens of Montreal-East will soon vote for their next mayor, choosing between two candidates with contrasting visions: Anne St-Laurent, advocating for ambitious long-term projects, and John Judd, focusing on a more restrained and participative management approach. Key issues include urban development, industrial coexistence, and municipal finance management. The outcome will shape the city's direction amid ongoing housing concerns.

MONTONI and the Fonds immobilier de solidarité FTQ have initiated the Écoparc Laval 15 project with a groundbreaking ceremony. The project involves a $325 million investment to build an industrial campus comprising five buildings covering 1.06 million square feet. It is strategically located at the intersection of highways 15 and 440 in Laval, Quebec.

Senior federal officials expressed interest in a proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in Quebec, considering it could export large volumes of LNG to Europe. This information was revealed in a federal briefing note following Marinvest Energy Canada's request for a meeting. The project has the backing of a Norwegian energy firm and is positioned to play a strategic role in energy exports.

Hitachi Energy is investing an additional $270 million to expand its power transformer manufacturing facility in Varennes, near Montreal. This expansion will boost the site's production capacity nearly threefold to meet increasing demand for large power transformers, reactors, and HVDC technology. The Varennes facility is a significant manufacturer of HVDC transformers and is geared up to support the energy transition through nuclear power and renewable energy growth. This move is part of Hitachi Energy's larger global investment strategy, which also includes substantial investments in the United States.

Marinvest Énergie Canada, a subsidiary of a Norwegian energy company, has shown interest in a liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Quebec. This was revealed in a federal briefing note prepared in May. The company requested a meeting with the top official from the federal Department of Natural Resources.